PLO generates significantly more rake than NLH. Here's how to maximize your PLO rakeback and which rooms offer the best deals for Omaha players.
Pot-Limit Omaha players pay significantly more rake than NL Hold'em players at the same stakes. The good news? This means PLO players earn substantially more rakeback. Here's everything you need to know.
## Why PLO Generates More Rake
PLO pots are larger than NLH pots for several reasons:
- Four hole cards create more playable hands and bigger pots
- More multi-way action preflop
- Larger average pot sizes hit rake caps more frequently
- More action post-flop due to stronger draws and equity distribution
On average, PLO generates **30-50% more rake per hour** than NLH at equivalent stakes. At PLO200, you might generate $15-25/hour per table, compared to $12-18 at NL200.
## Best Rooms for PLO Rakeback
**WPT Global — 30% Flat PLO Rakeback**
WPT Global offers a flat 30% rakeback specifically for PLO players, separate from their NLH program. This is automatic and doesn't require any opt-in. Combined with their Table Starter Boost (20-40%), PLO players can earn significantly more.
**GGPoker — Up to 80% via Ocean Rewards**
Because PLO generates more rake, you'll climb GGPoker's Ocean Rewards tiers faster playing PLO than NLH. A player who might be a Fish (42%) playing NLH could reach Dolphin (50%) or even Shark (60%) with the same hours of PLO.
**CoinPoker — 33% Flat**
CoinPoker's flat 33% applies equally to PLO. While not the highest rate, the simplicity is attractive, and CoinPoker often runs PLO-specific promotions with boosted rakeback.
**ACR — Up to 65% Elite Benefits**
ACR's dealt rakeback method actually benefits PLO players slightly less (since you're contributing to more pots), but the Elite Benefits tiers are achievable faster due to higher total rake generation.
## PLO Rakeback Comparison
For a player grinding PLO100, 4 tables, 4 hours/day, 22 days/month (approx $20/hr/table rake):
- **Monthly rake**: $7,040
- **GGPoker Shark (60%)**: $4,224/month
- **ACR Elite (50%)**: $3,520/month
- **CoinPoker (33%)**: $2,323/month
- **WPT Global (30% + Boost)**: $2,816-3,520/month
The difference between the best and worst deals is over $1,900/month or **$23,000/year**. Choosing the right room for PLO is critical.
## Tips for PLO Rakeback Optimization
1. Track your actual rake — PLO rake varies more than NLH
2. Consider game availability — no point having great rakeback if games don't run
3. Factor in sign-up bonuses — many clear faster with PLO volume
4. Watch for PLO-specific promotions (WPT Global and CoinPoker run these regularly)
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